It's almost
Christmas and the farmer has given Otis his first real Christmas
present--a shiny new horn. The animals are all excited because although a
big storm is approaching, the horse is about to give birth. Then, in
the middle of the night, something goes wrong and the horse is in
desperate need of a doctor. But with the heavy snow outside, no one can
make it to Doc Bakers...except Otis who begins the perilous trek on
impassable roads. Upon arriving though, no one is awake and Otis has to
use his new horn. Making it back in time the farm is given a wonderful Christmas gift--a brand new foal.

With
the inundation of Christmas picture books, I still find it a wonder
that anyone is actually allowed to publish new ones. There are so many
out there and they all share such a similar theme that I get bored. And
then I remember, children don't remember and don't care if this story
may be similar to another story I read 10 years ago. They didn't read
it. This is completely new to them. Otis is a cute tractor with an
engine of gold and rather fearless. For those who are looking for a
Christmas story with no particular religious slant or simply want a
story about self-sacrifice and courage, this may be a perfect addition
to your library.

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Venus is a pre-published author holding a BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College and a MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Hamline University. She is rather obsessed with good writing, science fiction, the hero's journey, epic fantasies, and Indian food.